Anne Coins (1702 - 1714)

Discover Queen Anne Coins from 1702 to 1714, featuring all official British coinage issued during the reign of Queen Anne. This category includes circulating and ceremonial coins from The Royal Mint struck during the final Stuart reign and the birth of Great Britain, covering gold, silver, copper, Maundy, proof, specimen, and certified graded issues. From historic VIGO gold and silver coinage to classic Guineas, Crowns, and early post-Union British issues, Queen Anne coins represent one of the most historically important and fascinating periods in British numismatic history.

Britain’s Final Stuart & Union Coinage Era

Queen Anne ascended to the throne in 1702 following the death of William III and became the last monarch of the House of Stuart. Her reign witnessed major political and monetary developments, most notably the 1707 Acts of Union which united England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain. This transformation was directly reflected in the coinage of the period through updated royal arms and new British designs.

This category includes all British coins issued under Queen Anne between 1702 and 1714, including circulation strikes, Maundy money, proof issues, and gold and silver collector coinage. Denominations issued during the reign included the farthing, halfpenny, penny, sixpence, shilling, half crown, crown, guinea, half guinea, and five guineas.

Collectors can explore coins featuring the portrait of Queen Anne engraved by John Croker, based on portraits by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Her coinage is especially famous for the celebrated “VIGO” issues struck from captured Spanish treasure following the Battle of Vigo Bay in 1702. Coins bearing the word “VIGO” beneath the bust are among the most iconic and desirable British coins of the early 18th century.

Post-1707 Union coinage is equally important, featuring revised royal arms representing the newly united Kingdom of Great Britain. Some silver issues also carry an “E” mintmark indicating silver supplied from Edinburgh following the Union. Sir Isaac Newton served as Master of the Royal Mint throughout Anne’s reign, overseeing one of the most historically significant periods in British coin production.

Why Collect Queen Anne Coins?

Queen Anne Coins (1702–1714) remain highly sought after because of:

• Covers the final reign of the Stuart dynasty
• Includes the first coinage of Great Britain after the 1707 Union
• Features famous “VIGO” treasure coinage
• Includes gold Guineas, silver Crowns, and Maundy issues
• Features portraits engraved by John Croker
• Strong links to British political and military history
• Popular with Stuart and early British coin collectors worldwide

Explore Queen Anne Coinage

This category includes a wide range of British coin issues such as:

• Gold Guineas, Half Guineas, and Five Guineas
• Crowns, Half Crowns, and Shillings
• Sixpence and Maundy silver issues
• Copper Farthings and Halfpennies
• “VIGO” marked treasure coinage
• Pre-Union and post-1707 Great Britain issues
• Edinburgh “E” marked silver coinage
• Proof and specimen issues
• Certified PCGS and NGC-graded coins

Buy Queen Anne Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all Queen Anne Coins are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a Stuart coin collection, collecting historic Guineas and VIGO issues, or researching the formation of Great Britain, Queen Anne Coins offer a unique combination of royal heritage, political history, and enduring numismatic appeal.